Age of Rebirth

Chapter [-]: Thorny Plum

The 29 trucks transporting the troops returned with a full load, and most of the guns and medicines were transported into Peiping to prepare to equip the troops of the 29th Army, and strive to replace the weapons of the [-]th Army to reach a level comparable to that of the Japanese army in North China.

For the rest, there is still a lot of gasoline and diesel oil. It is estimated that there are about a thousand barrels, all of which will be transported to Huangyadong. These supplies will be enough for the arsenal and the automobile troops to consume for a long time. Seeing the Zhang Quan of these things, I am very happy All the wrinkles on my face are blooming, and I command the logistics soldiers to organize the materials into different categories.

All the possessions of the Independent Division are in Zhang Quan's mind, how much ocean and gold, how much gunpowder, how much military supplies, exactly. He grinned happily when something came in from the warehouse.

If he went out to get things, he seemed to be in pain. All the troops came to the logistics department to pick up supplies and weapons and medicines. Whenever they came, they would be stared at by some naughty soldiers, for fear that some naughty soldiers would waste something. [

Because of this, all the troops, from brigade commanders to ordinary soldiers, gave him a special nickname "Zhang Laojiao". Tang Qiuli only knew how much wealth he had now, but he still had a good relationship with Zhang Quan. A little apprehensive, every time he spends money, Tang Qiuli feels like scolding himself for being a prodigal son when he sees Zhang Quan's pain.

No, he received a telegram from the teacher again. It was still a matter of spending money. According to the conversion of 1000 million US dollars, he sent silver dollars and gold to Zhu Zixuan and Leidy in the United States to increase the purchase of weapons and military supplies. Especially the anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns, which are the most advanced in the United States, Minister Zhang Quanzhang began to feel pain again.

Tang Qiuli sent telegrams to the old man Zhu Zixuan and Lei Di, saying that the Suomi submachine gun produced should be delivered as soon as possible. All order requirements must be completed by the end of September, and an additional 3 pieces will be ordered from the American arms manufacturer. A "Sherman Type [-]" tank is required to arrive by the end of [-].

The current wealth of the Independent Division can only be described in two words astonishing. It cannot be called as rich as an enemy, and it also accounted for half of the fiscal revenue of the government of the Republic of China at that time. All of this depends on Tang Qiuli's bandit potential. So much wealth.

Tang Qiuli now has to step up the pace of purchasing weapons and military supplies. Once the war in North China starts, all supplies will be cut off, and they can only be seized from the Japanese to make up for the large amount of consumption. How long can it last?

He is about to form a mechanized army, and the consumption of various materials is even more astonishing. Don't even think about supplementing it from the country. He knows very well that the country is bad. Even matches are imported, and kerosene for lighting is called For foreign oil, we must develop oil fields, otherwise, these tanks and cars are just a pile of scrap metal.

All the Japanese troops withdrew from the vicinity of Wanping, even the area occupied by Hara Yamashin. The Japanese army also withdrew. Tashiro Kanichiro was already frightened. He was afraid that the troops of Hara Yamashin would stay here. In one hand, he might sell his blood.

In this area, the threat to Beiping's only external channel is too great. Tang Qiuli will not let the imperial army jam his throat. Instead of taking risks and reluctantly occupying it when his strength does not allow it, why not let temporarily let go.

When the local reinforcements arrive, even Pingjin belongs to the imperial army, let alone a small Wanping city. There is a saying in China, "Advance through retreat". In the future, the advance of the imperial army will be overwhelming and unstoppable Tang Qiuli, wait for me, Tashiro Wanichiro, to settle the score with you.

The weak Japanese soldier walked slowly past Tashiro like a ghost. Susumu Harayama was carried by a stretcher. Tashiro didn't even look at the former deputy chief of staff who was no longer human. He waved his hand to let the military doctor carry him. Walk.

It was this stupid and arrogant guy who shamed the entire North China Garrison Army and suffered heavy economic losses. Moreover, the intelligence department also issued a notification. I reminded him many times that he must beware of Tang Qiuli's independent division. But this bastard didn't take it to heart at all, which led to today's defeat.

Not only that, but also implicated the entire North China Garrison Army, drinking porridge with him, my reputation of Tashiro was damaged, how should I live in the future?This guy is completely self-inflicted, Tashiro has no sympathy or pity for Yuan Shanjin, and his heart is full of resentment.

Thinking of the days when the entire army was stationed in North China in the future, Tashiro was full of sorrow and added a few more gray hairs. Looking at the position of the independent division troops opposite, Tashiro's face was gloomy and terrible, and he gritted his teeth and made a poisonous oath. I will get it back with interest.

The Japanese army on the opposite side completely evacuated within two days. Tang Qiuli ordered the troops to return to their original combat positions. The defensive positions of the [-]th Regiment formed a tendency to cooperate with each other to jointly protect the outer security of Wanping City.

He reported the result of the matter to the chairman of the committee in Nanjing. The old man did not express any surprise. He seemed to know the result. It seems that he had another information channel, so he just asked lightly in the telegram: "What are you doing in Japan?" The central government will not be responsible for distributing the military expenses of the independent division in the future with how much money you get on your body!"

Tang Qiuli hastened to report the truth. Are you afraid that the money will bite your hand?He really suspected that the old man was trying to cheat him, so he cried a lot, as if he would not be able to eat tomorrow, and his pants were all patched up. The wily chairman of the committee can only play tricks and play tricks.

The chairman of the committee called back, and there were only three words, "Understood", and there was no further text. Tang Qiuli didn't take it to heart, as long as he didn't care about my asking for money.

After fighting with the old man, all the Japanese troops withdrew. He felt relaxed, everything was in order, and he decided to return to Peiping tomorrow.

At night, Tang Qiuli slept soundly. He was exhausted from fighting with Tashiro for a while, and it was rare for him to sleep soundly. [

In the early morning, the captain of the special guard woke him up in a hurry. A telegram from Shen Jun, the investigation director, woke him up from his dream. The content of the telegram shocked him very much.

"Master, please read urgently. Mei Ting was assassinated on her way back to her apartment at about [-]:[-] am today. She is in critical condition. She is currently undergoing emergency treatment at Xiehe Hospital. The murderer was shot dead by the guards on the spot. The identity of the murderer is being investigated. Details will be reported later." This is the content of the telegram.

Tang Qiuli held the telegram in a daze for a long time, and Mei Ting's beautiful face appeared in front of him. It is hard to say how much he liked Mei Ting. As Tang Qiuli, who had an unforgettable love experience, he also felt Mei Ting's thoughts. to some.

Tang Qiuli didn't think about it at all. Mei Ting's background was like a gap between the two of them. He just admired Mei Ting's work attitude and ability, and regarded her as a very capable non-confidant Subordinates look at it.

However, why did she not feel sleepy, and she was a little flustered and anxious. Mei Ting's guards were arranged by herself. As a soldier of the special guard, she couldn't make such an obvious mistake. What happened?

Where is the loophole?Or in the Pingjin Garrison Headquarters, the Japanese spies who had not been dug out were hidden, and Mei Ting's whereabouts were known, giving the assassin a chance to strike. Tang Qiuli can be sure that it must be the Japanese. Other forces, there is no such thing. Big courage, but not so much energy.

The night was very long, and the dawn of the sky did not see for a long time. Tang Qiuli was pacing back and forth in the room anxiously. An important subordinate was assassinated, and the important people around him might become the targets of the Japanese.

This time, the Japanese army in North China suffered such a big loss. They did not dare to provoke a frontal conflict for the time being. They adopted the method of assassination, using insidious tricks, and hitting themselves. This is in line with the Japanese style of doing things. under Japanese surveillance.

Thinking of the Japanese spy network that has been repeatedly eradicated, deeply rooted, and spread all over North China, Tang Qiuli has a headache. Who do you blame?It wasn't the National Government's "Tanggu Agreement" that gave the Japanese the opportunity and time to take root.

Shen Jun sent a second telegram, "Mei Ting is still being rescued, and her life is not out of danger. The body of the assassin who was killed has been transported back to the investigation office for further identification. There is still no clue."

Tang Qiuli immediately called back: "The news of Mei Ting's assassination is strictly sealed. It is not appropriate to take any action at present. Tighten internally and loosen externally, and stop with silence."

The east finally saw light. Tang Qiuli bid farewell to Chen Chuan, the commander of the 29th Regiment, and Tian Erniu, the commander of the first battalion, and hurried back to Peiping with the guard brigade, accompanied by a cavalry brigade from the [-]th Army.

Looking at the back of the army commander going away, Chen Chuan and Tian Erniu had a premonition that something important must have happened, otherwise, the army commander would not rush back to Peiping in such a hurry, only doing what he has in hand is the best for the army commander help.

At Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Tang Qiuli, Shan Hu, and Shen Jun sat silently on the long chairs in the operating room. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was oppressive and dull.

Tang Qiuli hurried back to Beiping, it was already past ten o'clock in the morning, he went directly to Xiehe Hospital, where Shan Hu and Shen Jun were waiting for him, he was eager to understand the situation, what worried him was that Mei Ting's operation, It's been going on for nearly ten hours and there's no sign of it ending.

Shen Jun's report restored the course of the incident. At about [-] o'clock in the morning today, when Mei Ting finished the work at hand and left the security headquarters, her guard soldiers were resting in the guard room. Mei Ting left alone without disturbing them.

According to the usual security practice, there were at least six guards following her at this time. For some reason, Mei Ting did not call the guards today, but chose to walk back to the apartment alone.

When I arrived at the door of the apartment, I was suddenly attacked by four assassins. Mei Ting was shot three times. The guards who found Director Mei going back alone immediately chased after him. In less than 5 minutes, Mei Ting was already lying in a pool of blood. among.

The soldiers of the guard immediately surrounded the assassins. After a fierce exchange of fire, all four assassins were killed because of the possibility of capturing them alive.

This is the whole story of the incident, Shen Jun stopped talking, and looked at the teacher Tang Qiuli with doubts in his eyes.